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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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